Senior Architectural Technologist

Position Details

• Department: Community Services Department, Risk and Facilities Division
• Hourly Salary Range: $57.08 - $60.67
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, currently 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
• Deadline: November 4, 2026

Job Profile

There is an opening for a Senior Architectural Technologist within the Community Services Department, Risk and Facilities Division. This position is responsible for managing all new construction, additions and renovation/improvements to municipal buildings from initial needs assessment to client occupancy, including deficiency completion. Reporting to the Manager of Building Design & Construction, the following duties will apply.

What You Will Be Doing

• Identifies buildings for renovation projects, including heritage buildings, on site.
• Identifies opportunities for specific budget-saving measures in buildings, on site.
• Represents the Division on various boards and committees of internal and external organizations, associations and government partners.
• Provides training to employees of the Sustainable Design & Development Division through productive training, personal integrity and actions.
• Manages projects throughout the feasibility study, design development, tendering, construction and commissioning phases.
• Develops and executes detailed project plans to deliver high-quality projects, including comprehensive schedules, communication plans and critical path milestones, and monitors for continuous improvement.
• Reviews current projects, including costing, problem solving, changes, invoices and reports.
• Conducts construction site inspections, meetings and reviews, on site.
• Schedules meetings; monitors costs; manages changes to base contracts; negotiates extra costs, change orders, specifications and drawings.
• Processes payments and invoices, handles emails and phone calls, and trains other staff.
• Participates in monthly forecasting changes and divisional forecasting meetings, and meets with the supervisor.
• Reviews and approves progress draw invoices.
• Prepares and/or approves technical contract specifications and drawings for quotations and tenders.
• Participates in bidders’ meetings, design and construction meetings, site visits and reviews.
• Estimates project costs based on final designs and extra costs.
• Prepares assessments and research, and estimates future capital and operating budgets.
• Reports to Council.
• Reviews projects for information to be included in “OnPoint.”

This adaptable position includes a wide range of projects, from the design and construction of municipal buildings costing from $50,000 to multiple millions of dollars.

Education

• Undergraduate degree in Architecture or equivalent level of education and experience, including heritage buildings.
• Ongoing continuing education in building systems, construction, heritage building conservation, building codes, accessibility laws, LEED requirements, and all provincial and municipal regulations.

Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum 3–4 years of related experience.
• Extensive knowledge of heritage buildings; the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada; the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA); the Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Historic Properties (Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport); the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations; the Construction Lien Act; the National Fire Code; the Ontario Building Code; Construction Standards Association; heritage conservation techniques; estimating; project management of building projects; and detailed on-site reviews in a practical setting.
• Projects involve reading and interpreting policy and procedure manuals, planning, forecasting, safety, the municipal environment, presentations to the public, user groups, senior staff and media, and funding policies.
• Professional judgement acquired through training and experience.
• Provides professional expert advice and recommendations relating to project opportunity identification, innovative technologies and solution development.

We Will Ask You for These Items If You Are Hired

• Proof of current and valid certificates and/or educational qualifications.
• Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training certificate from the Ministry of Labour (may be obtained post-offer).

Your Compensation

This position is within Grade 13 of the CUPE Local 1882 Salary Schedule and has an hourly salary range of $57.08–$60.67. A comprehensive benefits package is included, as well as enrolment in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS).

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply at www.cambridge.ca/careers. This posting will close November 4, 2026.

Accommodation Needs and Protection of Privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates that diversity and inclusion enhance our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact HRServices@Cambridge.ca to make your needs known in advance.

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